The new school assignments, remote work, or has the time simply come? There’s always a good reason to give your desk new life. And choosing the right light is essential to start off on the right foot.
For remote work
To help with focus, creating a comfortable desk setup is essential. On the work surface, just a few items: the laptop, the planner, documents to review. The perfect light? Natural light, between 3000 and 4000 K depending on the environment and exposure. And if you spend a lot of time on the computer, you should opt for indirect lighting that doesn’t strain your eyes.
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So, a Desk Riser to place on the side of your desk, completed by a lampshade that matches the room’s style, is perfect. Or why not, a Fermaluce to mount on the wall, adjustable or with a UFO lampshade and a light bulb with a metallic finish, which not only provides indirect light but is also extremely stylish.
For the study
Some people can’t wait for school to start again, some just accept the idea, and others pick up their books after a while to improve their skills or learn a new language. In all these cases, it’s important to choose a light that doesn’t strain your eyes, especially if you’ll be reading for hours. Ideally, place your desk next to a window to take advantage of as much natural light as possible. When that’s not available, you need to create it with lamps that prevent shadows from forming. So, any light that you can adjust whenever needed is a good choice.
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Table Flex or the GU1d-one Pastel are perfect—the flexible table lamps that help focus attention exactly where you need it, perhaps paired with the Mini SPOTLIGHT GU1d0 Flex 60 for wall and ceiling use.
To chase your dreams
Sometimes you don’t sit at your desk to get a task done, but to write a love letter, plan an exotic trip, or build a model car out of toothpicks (okay, maybe that last one doesn’t happen too often…). The desk can therefore become an intimate spot, a place for daydreams, and the lamp you place there should light up your dreams.
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Posaluce Cubetto, in its most colorful and pop form as well as its more natural version with wood taking center stage, is the perfect lamp for anyone who wants to give shape to a thought or aspiration, just as Taché is for those who love to think outside the box. And for those who can’t sit still when inspiration strikes, we have Magnetico®-Plug Elegant, the light socket that can adhere to any flat, ferrous surface, vertical or horizontal, and can be moved and adjusted as needed, becoming a table or wall lamp in just a few moments.
And what if the desk is in the living room?
Anyone who’s set up a desk in the living room needs it to blend in with the rest of the décor, avoiding the dreaded “chaos effect” that many workspaces fall into in a flash. The rule here is simple: keep it tidy—put everything away in a box or drawer when not in use. But that’s not enough. To top off your desk, you need a lamp that’s not only functional, but also beautiful.
Alzaluce, Posaluce, and table lamps with elegant lampshades: there are many Creative-Cables creations you can purchase as we’ve designed them, ready to light up your desk, or customize down to the last detail. For tailor-made creations that enhance any space.
